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In Cape Town, male baboons are breaking ancient survival rules to protect orphaned babies as their troops face mounting human conflict. Scientists say it's a remarkable adaptation that could help save the endangered Peninsula baboons.
Scientists watching wild baboons in Namibia discovered that baby baboons interrupt their moms during grooming sessions with siblings, mirroring human sibling rivalry. The breakthrough study shows jealousy runs deeper in the primate family tree than researchers thought.
Scientists watching wild baboons in Namibia discovered young monkeys throw tantrums, wedge between siblings, and even trick their sisters to steal mom's attention. The behavior offers powerful evidence that primates experience complex emotions like jealousy.